Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE Arrest Warrant Leads to Drug Arrest August 8, 2025 Crisp County, Ga On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 2:30 PM, Derrell Brown was spotted by a Crisp County Deputy driving South on Joe Wright Drive. Brown had an outstanding arrest warrant. The deputy initiated a traffic stop, and a probable cause search of the vehicle revealed approximately 87 grams of marijuana. Additionally, Brown faces extra charges for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2025 Missing Person Located at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park Crisp County, GA On Monday, July 28, 2025, at approximately 2:25 PM, the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park. The individual, Mr. David Mason Jr., was last seen by family members near the dock in the beach/mega ramp area of the park. A coordinated search effort was immediately launched, involving ground...

PRESS RELEASE Burglary Arrest Crisp County, GA July 9, 2025 On July 8, 2025, at approximately 9:00 PM, the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a burglary in progress at a business within the city limits. When deputies arrived at the scene, a male suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended and arrested. Upon arrival at the jail, it was discovered that the suspect, identified as Bobby Johnson, had provided a false name and date of birth. Bobby Johnson, a...

PRESS RELEASE Suspect Arrested Following Attempt to Elude Crisp County, GA July 2, 2025 Today, just before 9:30 A.M., a deputy from the Crisp County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet Malibu for driving 97 mph in a 70 mph zone near mile marker 100 on I-75. The driver, Curtis Core, failed to yield and instead reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, prompting a pursuit. The chase entered Turner County and ended safely. We extend our gratitude to the...

PRESS RELEASE June 17, 2025 Attempt to Elude, Suspect in Custody Crisp County, GA This morning, around 8:45 AM, a Crisp County Deputy attempted to serve arrest warrants on Jimmy Graham, a white male. Mr. Graham jumped in a Ford Explorer and traveled west on 24th Avenue through the city, then back east on 16th Avenue. Mr. Graham then went north on the interstate, where troopers performed a successful pit maneuver. Thanks to the agencies assisting the Crisp County Sheriff’s...

PRESS RELEASE June 17, 2025 Crisp County, GA Traffic Stop on I-75 Results in Drug Discovery On June 15, 2025, shortly before midnight, a Crisp County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on GA 401/I-75 Southbound. During a probable cause search, multiple bags of marijuana, cocaine, and two firearms were discovered. The driver, Moesha Garrison, and the passenger, Curtis Davis, were both arrested and transported to the Crisp County Jail. Moesha Garrison, a 29-year-old female...

PRESS RELEASE Fatal Vehicle Fire Crisp County, GA June 10, 2025 On June 9, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a call was received from Norfolk Southern reporting a vehicle fire near Exa Avenue. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office and Crisp County Fire Rescue responded to the scene and discovered the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. A deceased male was found near the truck, later identified as Mr. Larry Wayne Coleman, a 76-year-old resident of Cordele. His family has been...

PRESS RELEASE FRAUD ARREST Crisp County, GA June 5, 2025 On June 4, 2025, around 3:45 A.M., Deputy Kendrick observed a black Nissan Altima with a temporary tag turning into a residence on Old Hatley Road. Given Deputy Kendrick's familiarity with the area and its residents, he recognized that the vehicle did not belong at that location. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle began to leave the residence but then stopped and backed into the yard. After several minutes of observation,...

PRESS RELEASE Seatbelt Violation Leads to Arrest Crisp County, GA June 4, 2025 On June 3, 2025, a Crisp County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on North 7th Street after noticing that the driver of a black Toyota SUV was not wearing a seatbelt. When the vehicle came to a stop, the front-seat passenger exited the vehicle and moved to the back seat. After conducting a background check on the driver, Bryan Poole, and the passenger, Brenda Browning, it was determined that Browning had...

PRESS RELEASE Crisp County, GA Arrest for Drug and Pandering Charges June 3, 2025 On Monday, June 2, 2025, the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force, in collaboration with the GBI Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit (HEAT), arrested Steven Jones. This arrest is the result of a lengthy HEAT investigation that began in September 2024. Steven Jones, a 42-year-old male from Buena Vista, GA, was arrested and taken to the Crisp County Jail. He faces multiple charges, including: -...

Search Warrant Leads to Arrest Crisp County, Ga May 29, 2025 On May 29, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at 614 12th Avenue East. After ensuring the house was safe, a thorough search was conducted. The search uncovered bottles containing Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and marijuana, as well as multiple firearms and a significant amount of U.S. currency. Alvin Shorter, a 64-year-old male from Cordele, Georgia, had outstanding...

PRESS RELEASE One Arrested for Cocaine Sale May 24, 2025 On May 22, 2025, the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force intercepted a cocaine sale. Anthony Wallace, a 46-year-old male from Smithville, GA, arranged to meet at a local business in Crisp County to sell cocaine. After completing the sale, Wallace was arrested and taken to the Crisp County Jail. We extend our gratitude to the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force, led by Captain David Childs, for their efforts in keeping drugs out of...